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DPLennon Jeff Wilpon reinforced to Wright they would continue to own #Mets. "As we’ve said from the beginning, we’re not going anywhere," Wilpon said

"You don't know how to drink. Your whole generation, you drink for the wrong reasons. My generation, we drink because it's good, because it feels better than unbuttoning your collar, because we deserve it. We drink because it's what men do."

Wilpon saying this means little. The fact that Wright chose to stay when he has clearly said on numerous occasions that he will only stay if he feels the Mets will compete, tells me that this statement might be true.

Jack Curry ‏@JackCurryYESWright also quizzed Sandy Alderson about minor lg system, possible FA signings and how to build a winner.

"You don't know how to drink. Your whole generation, you drink for the wrong reasons. My generation, we drink because it's good, because it feels better than unbuttoning your collar, because we deserve it. We drink because it's what men do."

Because in 2013 they'll say that 2015 is the year we spend big. Then 2016 is the year we will be ready to compete...then 2017. Then 2021.

No, they will probably start taking steps to improve things a little in 2014. Since the only significant salary coming off the books now is Santana, Jeff's excuse is nonsense. They haven't had to pay any penalty in the Madoff case yet. They're pretty deep in the black when you combine the Mets and SNY. They could spend now. But what do you expect? Fred and Jeff always lie.

The real reason they'll spend is phase 1 of the Willets Point plan, which includes substantial retail space, is supposed to open in 2016:

So expect a bit of spending in 2014. 2015 might well be like 2005 with some big signings. The point of it all is to drive traffic to the mall. These guys are not Mets fans. They get a kick out of playing Mets fans for chumps.

Because they still don't spend on prospects and the draft, expect the same sort of teams as 5 years ago - teams good enough for "meaningful baseball in September" but no better. Most likely not very good teams top heavy with a few prime free agents, and bad depth.

In short I expect teams where many of the important parts will be slapped together over a short period to lure fans there to spend money, but too flawed to win championships. We've seen it before.

No, they will probably start taking steps to improve things a little in 2014. Since the only significant salary coming off the books now is Santana, Jeff's excuse is nonsense. They haven't had to pay any penalty in the Madoff case yet. They're pretty deep in the black when you combine the Mets and SNY. They could spend now. But what do you expect? Fred and Jeff always lie.

The real reason they'll spend is phase 1 of the Willets Point plan, which includes substantial retail space, is supposed to open in 2016:

So expect a bit of spending in 2014. 2015 might well be like 2005 with some big signings. The point of it all is to drive traffic to the mall. These guys are not Mets fans. They get a kick out of playing Mets fans for chumps.

Because they still don't spend on prospects and the draft, expect the same sort of teams as 5 years ago - teams good enough for "meaningful baseball in September" but no better. Most likely not very good teams top heavy with a few prime free agents, and bad depth.

In short I expect teams where many of the important parts will be slapped together over a short period to lure fans there to spend money, but too flawed to win championships. We've seen it before.

Do you ever get tired of smearing (couldn't think of a better word) the Wilpons and just want to talk about baseball? Just curious.

Last edited by Claymation; 12-05-2012 at 03:26 PM.

"You don't know how to drink. Your whole generation, you drink for the wrong reasons. My generation, we drink because it's good, because it feels better than unbuttoning your collar, because we deserve it. We drink because it's what men do."